I am a trained associate MBSR Teacher with the Centre for Mindfulness Ireland CFM Ireland. I offer the world renowned eight week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programme (MBSR) twice a year, usually Spring & Autumn in Limerick. I also offer Mindfulness, Yoga, Walking & Healthy Eating Weekend Retreats with Maggie Crosse, my Yoga Teacher, which has been wonderful so far. In a past life I worked as a Personal & Career Development Tutor & Mediator with the VEC. I lectured for the University of Limerick & Limerick Institute of Technology in Counselling and Psychotherapy on the Post Graduate Guidance Counselling Degree Programme and facilitated Personal Development Groups on the Social Care Degree Programme. Now I devote my time to private psychotherapy practice & facilitating mindfulness programmes, workshops & retreats. I am passionate about supporting people of all ages in enhancing their well-being and discovering the wisdom within. I discovered and continue to discover the life enhancing quality of practicing mindfulness in my ordinary day to day life. It is truly transformational, healing and fosters a deep sense of well-being. I feel so passionate about it that my career is devoted now to sharing it with others so that they too can discover for themselves the transformational, healing and joyful quality of life that can be experienced through these simple yet profound practices. I couldn't think of a better way to earn my living!

I have been practicing meditation for almost twenty years and nurture my practice by attending mindfulness retreats annually. I did my first MBSR programme with Timothy Sweeney; Heart of Mindfulness; then did the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor Training with Jon Kabat-Zinn of the Centre for Mindfulness, UMASS, U.S.A. I attended retreats at the Sanctuary with Niamh Bruce, at Giaia House, Devon, UK with Brad Ricouer, with Eva Bruha at Kaylana Centre and with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli at CFM in Denmark and Florence De-Meleo Meyer and Carolyn West of CFM, UMASS . Marjo Oosterhoff in Wicklow. Anne Twohig & Beth Mulligan of CFM, at Ennismore. My work is supervised by Anne Twohig at Centre for Mindfulness Ireland CFMI.

I can be contacted on 087-2052701 for consultations. My therapy practice is situated in Annacotty, Co. Limerick. Check out the Events page for all the latest mindfulness courses, retreats and events on offer.

This radio documentary was aired on RTE in November 2016. The documentary was about a project on death, illness and dying (Kurt, my husband, and I contributed to it in a very personal way) it was the culmination of a ten week arts project which was seed funded by the Compassionate Community project run in conjunction with Milford Hospice in Limerick. The project was lead by Sinead Dineen and Katie Verling. (click on the title to hear the documentary or to learn more)

Jon Kabat-Zinn,Professor of Medicine Emeritus and creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

The Benefits of Mindfulness

A growing body of research has examined the effects of mindfulness-based treatments with medical populations and settings. Mindfulness-based treatments have shown positive effects with a variety of medical disorders. In particular, mindfulness-based treatments have been associated with the reduction of stress .

"Mindfulness means Paying Attention in a Particular Way: on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgementally" J.Kabat-Zinn

Mindfulness practices cultivate an increase in awareness, so that we can respond to situations with choice rather than react automatically.

When we react automatically we can trigger old habits of thinking that are often unhelpful, and may lead to worsening a mood or to symptoms of stress.

By becoming more aware of our thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations, from moment to moment, we give ourselves the possibility of greater freedom and choice, rather than reacting automatically. We do not have to go down the same old ‘mental rut’ that may have caused the problems for us in the past.

We do this by becoming more aware of where our attention is and deliberately changing the focus of attention over and over again.

To be able to make clear, positive, definitive choices in your life that will alleviate stress and allow for more ease in your life regular practice is required.

The more fully your intention and commitment, the deeper and more profound the changes and benefits will be for you.

This weeks message...

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Viktor Frankl, Survivor, Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

"Create a space for new ideas to arise"

Donna and Saki Santorelli at the Mind/Body Medicine Programme in Denmark 2014

(Associate Professor of Medicine, Executive Director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine,Health Care, and Society, and Director of the Stress Reduction Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School)

Donna is a fully trained Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor with the Centre for Mindfulness.

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World's End Holistic Therapies Jane Griffin offers holistic treatments including reflexology, reiki and holistic massage from her beautiful treatment rooms overlooking the Shannon in Castleconnell. Self-care is integral to living a mindful life.

Mindfulness Flash Cards from Niamh at Mome. These beautiful mindfulness flash cards for grown-ups provide constant reminders to live life in a mindful way. Niamh is a past participant of the MBSR programme and writes a weekly blog on how mindfulness practice has changed her relationship to her tinnitus and enhances her well-being.

Limerick Psychotherapy

Since 2002, Donna Curtin has a Private Psychotherapy Practice in Annacotty, County Limerick. She trained with Maggie Tierney & Tom Geary Gestalt Psychotherapists and Gerry Myers, Existential Psychotherapist at University of Limerick from 1999-2002. She had previously completed her certificate in counselling and psychotherapy with Margaret Collins Smyth.

Donna offers caring assistance that can help you identify your problems and assist in finding the best ways to cope with them. She provides a confidential service to Adolescents, Adults & Couples.

Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to explore and share worries and fears in a confidential and non-judgmental setting.

Donna’s experience includes Student Counselling at the University of Limerick. Facilitation of Personal Development and Career Development Programmes for Family Resource Centres , Community Groups & Services.

Facilitation of Personal Development Groups at Limerick Institute of Technology on the Social Care Degree Programme and lectured on the Post Graduate Guidance Counselling Degree Programme at University of Limerick. She has co-facilitated the Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy at LSCP and has ran Mindfulness Workshops for LIT and the VEC Limerick. She runs Mindfulness Programmes, Retreats and Workshops for companies and groups.

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CONTACT DONNA ON 087-2052701

TESTIMONIALS FROM THE INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS PROGRAMMES 2015

Donna has a presence which is calming, reassuring and supportive. I have found this course (8 Week Introduction to Mindfulness) very good to show me another way to live and just to be Anne. - April, 2015

Mindfulness is necessary for everybody, one is lost without it Teresa McS., April, 2015

"If you are depressed or angry mindfulness should help you cope and make you feel better" John H., April, 2015

A lovely starter kit for beginning on the road to a mindful way of living Karen, April, 2015

I found the eight week introduction to mindfulness programme a gentle and safe experience. Donna is a very approachable mindfulness facilitator and I looked forward to every week as the content and practice was so accessible. I have gained valuable life skills for myself, for daily living and in self awareness and I have learned the value in just being and in acceptance Sylvia - April, 2015

"I have learned so much from this course and Donna is a very experienced gentle guide on the road to accepting the moment. I recommend this course highly". Declan, 6th June, 2015.

"Thanks to Donna and her mindfulness programme for the inner awakening and the realization that acceptance is the key". Elaine, 16th, June, 2015

."An excellent programme with many benefits and very elightening". Mary F., June, 2015.

"Stimulating as to how I view myself. Healing in my thought patterns, loved the use of the words " be kind or kindly....". Linda McG, 16th, June 2015.

"Very easy way to Stop with great instruction from the tutor". - Mark N. - 16th, June, 2015

"Some people say I'm lucky to be half way through my life, I don't really think that I have ever before been aware, as much as I am aware now (of my life). 'What life is all about, how simple, beautiful, it really is". Deirdre O'Loughlin, 17th November, 2015

"This is a very interactive programme where I have learned from the experiences of others as well as from my own practicing". Marion Boland, 17th November, 2015.

Do you want to participate in improving your health and well-being?

Learn to take beter care of yourself & get more out of life

Mindfulness practices have been clinically and scientifically proven to reduce stress and improve an overall sense of well-being. Research has shown it helps if you suffer from Stress, Anxiety, Bereavement, Burn-Out, Depression, Cancer, High Blood Pressure, Fatigue, Tinnitus, Sleep Disorder, Pain

Step out of the busy routine for a weekend to nurture and nourish yourself in a light hearted, relaxed and beautiful environment. Step in and out of the schedule to suit yourself, as the emphasis of this weekend is to relax, rest, nourish and restore your well-being.

Contact Donna at mindfulnesslimerick@gmail.com for further information and an application form to book your place on any of the above courses

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"The Now is inseparable from who you are at the deepest level" Ekhardt Tolle

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